oligomers
/ˈɑlɪɡəmərz/
noun
- Plural of oligomer; molecules made up of a small number of repeating units.
- The lab synthesized various oligomers to test their electrical conductivity.
- Short chains of sugars called oligomers are found on the surface of cells.
- In the body, certain oligomers can misfold and cause damage to nerve cells.